Sophie Patey
Wardington,Oxon
Summary
Organised and motivational teacher with 19 years' experience working across age groups from Year 5/6 down to Nursery. A background in preparing and delivering creative lessons across all key academic subjects, catering to varying needs and abilities. Organised, confident and friendly individual. Creates fun, engaging and supportive classroom environments. Skilled at establishing positive, supportive relationships with families to boost student achievements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching Assistant
The Dassett Church of England Primary School
Fenny Compton, Warwickshire
2024.09 - Current
- Taught phonics to Year 1 and Year 2.
- Helped rework the Rhino readers reading scheme.
Primary Class Teacher
Winchester House School
Brackley, Northamptonshire
2005.09 - 2024.07
- 2005 – 2013 Year 4 Class Teacher including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, R.S, Art, Drama, ICT & PSHCE. Environmental Studies & ICT Co-ordinator.
- 2014 Year 5/6/7 Class Teacher
- 2014 – 2018 Year 3 Class Teacher
- 2018 – 2023 Year 1&2/Nursery Class Teacher
- 2023-2024 Reception Teacher
Office Temp
Office Angels and Tact Personnel
2004.01 - 2004.06
- Office Temping Work
Bar Staff
Lemon Grove Bar/Club
Exeter
2001.04 - 2003.07
- Bar work, coffee making, waitressing
Shop Assistant
Timberland
Bicester Village
2001.12
- Shop assistant
Waitress
Picnix
2002.07 - 2002.09
- Waitress, food preparation
Part-time Waitress
High Society
London
1999.07 - 2000.09
- Part-time waitressing
Chalet Cook
Inghams Travel
Meribel
1999.12 - 2000.04
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
Education
Primary PGCE - Humanities Specialism
University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon 2004.09 - 2005.07
GAPIT Course - Intensive IT Skills
Exeter College
Exeter, Devon 2004.01 - 2004.06
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Exeter University
Exeter, Devon 2000.09 - 2003.07
A Level -
Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire 1994.09 - 1999.07
GCSE -
Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire 1994.09 - 1999.07
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Engaging lesson planning
- SEND support
- Differentiated instruction
- Learner assessment
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Professional development
- Pastoral care
- Academic performance reporting
- Creative arts
- Touch typing
Personal Information
Date of birth: 24/07/1981
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Dog walking
- Paddle boarding
- Skiing
- Tennis
- Drawing & painting
Certification
Paediatric first aid certificate - Completed March 2024
Languages
French
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Environmental Studies co-ordinator for Y3/4 and budget holder
Seligman ICT Co-ordinator for Y3/4
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
The Dassett Church of England Primary School
2024.09 - Current
Primary Class Teacher
Winchester House School
2005.09 - 2024.07
Primary PGCE - Humanities Specialism
University of Exeter
2004.09 - 2005.07
GAPIT Course - Intensive IT Skills
Exeter College
2004.01 - 2004.06
Office Temp
Office Angels and Tact Personnel
2004.01 - 2004.06
Waitress
Picnix
2002.07 - 2002.09
Shop Assistant
Timberland
2001.12
Bar Staff
Lemon Grove Bar/Club
2001.04 - 2003.07
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Exeter University
2000.09 - 2003.07
Chalet Cook
Inghams Travel
1999.12 - 2000.04
Part-time Waitress
High Society
1999.07 - 2000.09
A Level -
Tudor Hall School
1994.09 - 1999.07
GCSE -
Tudor Hall School
1994.09 - 1999.07